The recent controversy surrounding the PPV numbers for the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight has left many fans questioning the true success of the event. Bill Haney, Devin’s father and trainer, has vehemently defended the fight’s performance, claiming that it brought in more PPV buys than any other event in 2024. However, the lack
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David Benavidez finds himself at a crossroads in his boxing career as the World Boxing Council has given him a two-week extension to decide on his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. While Benavidez may have preferred to hold both mandatory spots simultaneously for his own benefit, the WBC has made it clear that he
Teofimo Lopez, the WBO light welterweight champion, and his challenger Steve Claggett successfully weighed in for their upcoming fight at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. However, upon closer observation, it was apparent that Claggett appeared to be in better physical condition compared to the visibly dehydrated Teofimo. The champion seemed drained and
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, fans were delighted to hear that a “big musical act” will be performing before the main event. Speculations ran wild as to who this musical act might be, but the news is finally out – it
Teofimo Lopez seems confident that he is on another level compared to his upcoming opponent, Steve Claggett. However, Claggett, described as a hungry fighter, is looking to upset Lopez in their upcoming twelve-round contest on ESPN. Despite Lopez’s assertions that his ring IQ is superior, it remains to be seen how he will handle Claggett’s
The recent matchup between Darius Fulghum and Vaughn Alexander was expected to be a thrilling encounter in the light heavyweight division, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a lackluster affair. Fulghum’s strategy of incessant jabbing to keep Alexander at bay may have been effective in securing a win, but it failed to excite the
In an ideal world, the winner of the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight belt will go on to face the winner of the scheduled Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch. This sets the stage for some exciting potential matchups in the heavyweight division, as the winner of these
The stage is set at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, where Bam Rodriguez takes on lineal champion Juan Francisco Estrada in a highly anticipated bout. The clash between the classical boxer in Estrada and the aggressive pressure fighter in Rodriguez promises to be a can’t-miss main event that has fans eagerly waiting. At just
Devin Haney recently made a mysterious statement, mentioning that he would consider promoter Eddie Hearn’s offer to fight IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro in Australia if it “makes sense.” This cryptic declaration leaves fans and analysts wondering about the true intentions behind Haney’s words. It could be inferred that Haney is open to the
Lennox Lewis, a Canadian/British heavyweight, burst onto the professional boxing scene on June 27th, 1989, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. His journey began with an impressive victory over Al Malcolm, setting the stage for what would become a legendary career. Lewis first gained recognition as an Olympic gold medallist in the super-heavyweight division
Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, is exuding confidence as he prepares to defend his title against Anthony Joshua on September 21st at Wembley Stadium. Dubois, with a record of 21-2 and 20 knockouts, sees Joshua’s advancing age as a weakness that he can capitalize on in their upcoming fight. Despite Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn,
On June 29th, boxing fans will witness a pivotal moment in the super flyweight division as WBC champion Juan Francisco Estrada squares off against young phenom Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. This much-anticipated bout is seen as a clash between experience and youth, with many predicting a changing of the guard in the division. The fight will
Freddie Mills, a British boxing great, was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, 105 years ago. He was known as a tough and relentless ring warrior who captured the hearts of fans with his fighting spirit. Despite starting his professional career in 1936 as a middleweight fighter, Mills quickly rose through the ranks and became a world
The recent conversation between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury regarding their planned fight in early 2025 sheds light on an interesting aspect of the boxing world. Despite the upcoming matches of Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk, it seems that the boxing industry is solely focused on the potential showdown between Joshua and Fury. This raises
The tension between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois reached a boiling point during a face-to-face interview, nearly resulting in a physical altercation. Dubois, the newly elevated IBF heavyweight champion, appeared eager to engage in fisticuffs with the former two-time champion Joshua. The potential for injury loomed large, jeopardizing their upcoming fight at Wembley Stadium on